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  2. Docking (dog) - Wikipedia

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    Dog with partially docked tail. Docking or bobbing is the removal of portions of an animal's tail.It should not be confused with cropping, [1] the amputation of ears. Tail docking may be performed cutting the tail with surgical scissors (or a scalpel) or constricting the blood supply to the tail with a rubber ligature for a few days until the tail falls off. [2]

  3. Rottweiler - Wikipedia

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    The Rottweiler (/ ˈ r ɒ t w aɪ l ər /, UK also /-v aɪ l ər /, German: [ˈʁɔtvaɪ̯lɐ] ⓘ) [1] [2] is a breed of domestic dog, regarded as medium-to-large [3] [4] or large. [5] [6] The dogs were known in German as Rottweiler Metzgerhund, meaning Rottweil butchers' dogs, [7] [8] because their main use was to herd livestock [3] and pull carts laden with butchered meat to market. [7]

  4. Natural bobtail - Wikipedia

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    Today, many countries ban cropping and docking. [8] In countries where docking is banned, natural bobtail dogs must present a certificate to show that their tail is a result of the C189G mutation in order to be shown. [7] Breeds that can present C189G mutation: Australian Shepherd; Austrian Pinscher; Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog

  5. Why Do Dogs Have Tails? - AOL

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    The post Why Do Dogs Have Tails? appeared first on Reader's Digest. Fluffy, curly, short, or stumpy, tails are adorable features of our furry friends. But why do dogs have tails? Pet experts explain.

  6. Dog anatomy - Wikipedia

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    In some breeds, the tail is traditionally docked to avoid injuries (especially for hunting dogs). [23] It can happen that some puppies are born with a short tail or no tail in some breeds. The T-box gene mutation (C189G) is responsible for bobtail breeds having no tail to short tail.

  7. Cropping (animal) - Wikipedia

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    The AKC position is that ear cropping and tail docking are "acceptable practices integral to defining and preserving breed character and/or enhancing good health." [20] While some individual states have attempted to ban ear-cropping, [21] there is strong opposition from some dog breed organizations, who cite health concerns and tradition. [22]

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  9. Tail wagging by dogs - Wikipedia

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    The tail is commonly docked in almost one-third of all recognized domestic breed. Therefore, short tail dogs may experience more aggressive attacks than their long tail counterparts. [ 12 ] When dogs view other dogs exhibiting a right side bias they present an increase in cardiac activity and display increased stress like activity, [ 13 ] this ...